Do hiccups serve any actual useful biological function? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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It's known that sneezing is a reflex to prevent dust or nose hairs or whatever from getting down into the lungs, but why do people and animals sometimes get hiccups? What function does that serve, and what causes them?

Also, bonus points for any random useful tips on how to make hiccups go away...

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[-] CarbonIceDragon@pawb.social 3 points 1 year ago

I've vaguely heard of them but not really looked into what makes them different from any other conventional razor. I might consider trying one I suppose.

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Well, although the safety razor mechanism itself tends to cost quite a bit more than conventional modern razors, the blades for safety razors are far cheaper, last a lot longer, and are easy to clean and take care of.

Modern razor cartridges are more expensive, clog up with hair a lot faster, and are actually designed to be thrown away after just a use or two. That's where they're making their money these days, selling disposable cartridges.

On the other hand, I can get a pack of 5 double edge safety blades from Dollar Tree, and as long as I keep it clean and dry after each use, just one blade can last me a whole year or even more!

But anyways, that's been my experience with them anyways. I'll admit that I don't shave every day though, so here's a review video about safety razors...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=gb60XbJh6_U

this post was submitted on 21 Nov 2023

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